2025 Ford F-150: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford F-150: 13 recalls, 106 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
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Recalls
13 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #24V851000 · 2024 · 2,490 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l gtdi engine. The engines May have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Why it matters: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V164000 · 2025 · 269 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission valve body May have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Why it matters: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #25V198000 · 2025 · 4,356 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l gtdi engines. The engine May have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Why it matters: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V271000 · 2025 · 326 vehicles
What's wrong: The air bag warning label May be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025.
Steering Vehicle recall #25V309000 · 2025 · 9,181 vehicles
What's wrong: The lower intermediate shaft fasteners May be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.
Why it matters: A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #25V344000 · 2025 · 156 vehicles
What's wrong: The connecting rod and rod bearing components May have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Why it matters: A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025.
Engine & cooling, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V398000 · 2025 · 40 vehicles
What's wrong: Contact with the engine coolant hose May chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the powertrain control module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
Why it matters: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V488000 · 2025 · 312,120 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while adas features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The ebb module software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V512000 · 2025 · 103,174 vehicles
What's wrong: 75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt May fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Why it matters: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 f-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 f-150 model…
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V540000 · 2025 · 355,656 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cluster (ipc) May fail at startup.
Why it matters: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V823000 · 2025 · 679 vehicles
What's wrong: The electronic brake booster (ebb) module May malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an advanced driver assistance system (adas) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while adas features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) May lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #26V578000 · 2026 · 223,472 vehicles
What's wrong: The fuel tank May be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.
Why it matters: A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (25): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (9).
- Forward collision avoidance (24): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (22): the most common themes are door / lock issues (6), electrical failure (5).
- Other / unknown (22): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3), fire / smoke (2).
The 2025 Ford F-150 has 106 owner complaints, ranking #35 of 37 F-150 model years for complaints (well below the 1025 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (64 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 5,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (192 complaints, 11 recalls), 2026 (11 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | Regular |
| 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford F-150 problems?
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (25), forward collision avoidance (24), electrical (22).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford F-150 get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (2.7 L, Automatic (S10)), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Ford F-150 repair manual?
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